University Job Title

 

Development Associate, Prospect Research

 

Bargaining Unit

 

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

 

Time Type

 

Full time

 

Duration Type

 

Fixed

 

If Fixed Duration, Period

 

3 years from date of hire

 

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

 

Yes

 

Other Fixed Duration Date

 

31-Mar-2026

 

Compensation Grade

 

development

 

Compensation Grade Profile

 

Development Associate (Ungraded)

 

Wage Ranges

 

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Searchable Job Family

 

Development

 

Total # of hours to be worked:

 

37.5

 

Work Week

 

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

 

Work Location

 

Central Campus

 

Worksite Address

 

157 Church Street

 

New Haven, CT 06510

 

Position Focus

 

The Research Analyst is a key member of the Prospect Development team in the Yale Office of Development, providing critical research support for the department’s fundraising initiatives and the university’s For Humanity capital campaign. Responsibilities of the Research Analyst include the following. Research and write qualification reports to determine philanthropic profile of potential donors to support campaign priorities. Compose high-level detailed reports and provide strategic analysis on potential donors to support fundraiser and administrator visits. Work on ongoing research projects as priorities shift.

 

Conducts complex and independent investigation of biographical and financial information on major donor prospects and on trustees from current or prospective corporations and foundations to assess quality of potential donor and giving ability based on assets. Monitor economic trends through financial publications and services, SEC filings, corporate disclosures, and trade publications to quantify a donor prospect’s ability to give based on new and pre-existing sources of wealth, and to determine the gift ask amounts and timing of the approach. Prepare analytical reports that summarize and synthesize data and other critical information to be used in creating and cultivating fundraising strategies. Query and provide reports pulled from the database of record. Utilize external data sources to discover and connect potential new donors for ongoing fundraising efforts.

 

Essential Duties

 

• Identifies, investigates, analyzes, organizes and evaluates information yielded from a variety of sources to determine a donor prospect’s financial capacity, ability to give, philanthropic interests, and relationship to the University. 2. Devises research strategies and methods to identify potential donors and/or new donor prospects. Identifies the type of information to look for and determines what relevant donor information (biographical and financial, philanthropic interest, history of previous donations, prior university solicitation, etc.) is needed to craft fundraising and cultivation strategies. 3. Identifies new sources of wealth and tracks existing sources to strengthen donor relationships with the University. 4. Analyzes financial publications and corporates disclosures to deepen relationships with current donors and to identify new donor prospects to build a robust University donor base. 5. Writes donor prospect briefings for development team. 6. Investigates new donor prospects and constantly re-evaluates and monitors established donor sources. 7. Participates in planning long – and – short-term development strategies with the team to solicit funds and meet department fundraising targets. 8. Assesses client needs, manage own schedules. 9. May present lectures at industry conferences. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Education And Experience

 

Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Required Skill/Ability 1

 

Ability to review, interpret, and synthesize a large volume of data into clear, concise analysis while working in a deadline-orientated environment. Strong computer skills.

 

Required Skill/Ability 2

 

Superior written and oral communication skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to deliver analysis with an appropriate balance of brevity and substance and convey financial, statistical, and industry information in accessible language.

 

Required Skill/Ability 3

 

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to initiate and apply creative solutions. Native curiosity and interest in learning new things. Capable of generating new approaches to uncovering difficult to find or difficult to determine information.

 

Required Skill/Ability 4

 

Dependable, tactful, good ethical judgment. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain high standards for self and others, take interest and pride in improving skills, surpass expectations and put forth best product as an individual and as a team.

 

Required Skill/Ability 5

 

Commitment to an inclusive workplace. Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.).

 

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

 

Background in conducting research using a wide variety of print and electronic sources and materials.

 

Weekend Hours Required?

 

Occasional

 

Evening Hours Required?

 

Occasional

 

Drug Screen

 

No

 

Health Screening

 

No

 

Background Check Requirements

 

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

 

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Posting Disclaimer

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

 

EEO Statement

 

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

 

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

 

W.L. Harkness Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 303

 

100 Wall Street, New Haven CT 06511

 

203-432-0849

 

equity@yale.edu

 

Note

 

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

 

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